Compute the standard deviation of this return

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After extensive research, you believe the probability distribution for next year's return on FB Inc is:

Return Probability

10.5% 0.2

3.2% 0.3

-5.2% 0.3

12.1% 0.2

Compute the standard deviation of this return.

Express your answer as a percentage to three decimal places (the percent sign is not essential). That is, if you compute a standard deviation of 0.12345, enter your answer as 12.345.

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